The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH

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Tuition & Fees

$60,550

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Selective

56%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,080
Declined 3,171
Total Received 7,251
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Private

1,967

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1866, The College of Wooster is a private four-year liberal arts college that is known for its unique Independent Study program, where students work closely with faculty mentors on research projects. It is located on a 240-acre campus in Wooster, Ohio—55 miles southwest of Cleveland.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,967
Established in 1866
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

240-acre campus in Wooster (population: 26,618), 55 miles from Cleveland. Served by bus; major airport serves Cleveland; smaller airport serves Akron (25 miles); train serves Canton (35 miles). School operates transportation to Akron, Cleveland, and to airports.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

The College of Wooster
1189 Beall Avenue
Wooster, OH
44691

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
99%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
46%
Top 1/4
72%
Top 1/2
92%
Bottom 1/2
8%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
720
25th
640
75th
730
25th
610
75th
34
25th
26
75th
30
25th
24
75th
32
25th
27

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) February 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

56%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,080
Declined 3,171
Total Received 7,251

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$39,475

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $59,550
Housing $6,800
Food $7,200
Additional fees $1,000
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $75,800
Average Financial Aid - $39,475
Total with Avg. Aid $36,325

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 877-3688
F: 330 263-2634
financialaid@wooster.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

equestrian sports, ice hockey, quidditch, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, equestrian sports, ice hockey, quidditch, rugby, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

aerobics, basketball, billiards, bowling, broomball, cricket, cycling, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, kickboxing, quidditch, rugby, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, yoga

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
North Coast Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Anthropology, General yes
Archeology yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemical Physics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes
Comparative Literature yes
Computer Science yes
Data Science, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental Geosciences yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
History, General yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music Therapy/Therapist yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Theatre and Dance yes
Urban Studies/Affairs yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Political Science
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,967

total students

32%

in-state

68%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,967
students

Female
51%
1,012

Male
49%
955

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

1,958
students

Female
51%
1,005

Male
49%
953

0%

9
students

Female
78%
7

Male
22%
2

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Student Break-down

14%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
59%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 15

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

16

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 41
Countries most often represented China
Ethiopia
India
Japan
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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